Sherborne vs Sturminster Newton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sturminster Newton offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Sherborne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sherborne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Sherborne
£421,772
Sturminster Newton
£367,600
Crime Rate
Sherborne
21.5
Sturminster Newton
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Sherborne
100.0%
Sturminster Newton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Sherborne
341.1
Sturminster Newton
388.5
EPC Rating
Sherborne
68.4
Sturminster Newton
68.4
Median Income
Sherborne
£28,987
Sturminster Newton
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Sturminster Newton is £367,600, which is 15% less than Sherborne at £421,772. The most affordable entry point in Sherborne is a flat at £205,019, while in Sturminster Newton it is a flat at £117,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Sherborne (£205,019 vs £117,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sherborne prices grew faster — 44% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Sherborne (21.5 per 1,000) compared to Sturminster Newton (45.2 per 1,000), a 110% difference. The most common crime category in Sherborne is anti-social-behaviour, while in Sturminster Newton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Sherborne's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Sturminster Newton it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSherborne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sturminster Newton. Sherborne has 3 schools in total, while Sturminster Newton has 2.
Sherborne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sturminster Newton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Sherborne | Sturminster Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sturminster Newton offers faster average downloads at 388.5 Mbps, compared to 341.1 Mbps in Sherborne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Sherborne and 93.4% in Sturminster Newton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.1% in Sherborne and 74.5% in Sturminster Newton.
Sturminster Newton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (389 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sherborne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Sturminster Newton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Sherborne and £1,366 in Sturminster Newton. 57.5% of homes in Sherborne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Sturminster Newton.
Sherborne has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,987.4 in Sherborne and £28,987.4 in Sturminster Newton. The median age is 48.1 in Sherborne and 48.1 in Sturminster Newton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Sherborne and 55.8% in Sturminster Newton. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Sherborne versus 68.1% in Sturminster Newton.
| Indicator | Sherborne | Sturminster Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,359 | 3,565 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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